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Our world is a busy one. I run my own business, so I get it. Yet, have you ever asked yourself how much time you waste on Facebook, reality TV or complaining you don\u2019t have time to exercise<\/a><\/strong>? In the time you spent complaining you could have done something!<\/p>\n To start many of my clients off, I give them exercise homework that takes 5 minutes or less. A Cornell University<\/a><\/strong> study found that just 5 minutes of exercise per day can result in fitness gains and improve our self image. It can go a long way toward forming the habit of being active and chances are once you get going you\u2019ll want to do more than those 5 minutes.<\/p>\n If you feel you don\u2019t have time for exercise, try doing one of these 5 minutes or less workouts. If you\u2019re feeling ambitious, do them multiple times a day. Bonus: most of them can be done while you are watching Downton Abbey<\/em>.<\/p>\n Plank<\/strong>: A plank works everything from the shoulders to the calves. Hold one a day for as long as possible. Compete against friends on Twitter with the hash tag #plankaday<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Kettlebell Swings<\/strong>: Swings are both a strength and cardio activity. Do 3-5 sets of 12 swings each.<\/p>\n Push ups and Squats<\/strong>: These two exercises will work your whole body with no equipment necessary<\/a><\/strong>. Do 2 sets of each, 10-15 repetitions and minimal rest between sets.<\/p>\n Walk<\/strong>: Get outside for some natural vitamin D. Pump your arms or add a 30 second sprint or two. Not only is 5 minutes of walking good for your body but those 5 minutes of \u201cgreen exercise\u201d are also great for your mental health.<\/p>\n Hula Hoop<\/strong>: Swirling your hips<\/a><\/strong> makes for a great no-impact cardio workout as well as strengthening your core.<\/p>\n Five minutes a day will go a long way in improving how you feel and building the habit of physical activity. 5 minutes, however, is not the key to fat loss<\/a><\/strong>. But it\u2019s a great start on the road to feeling great and being healthier!<\/p>\n Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n Four Day Per Week Exercise Recommendation May Do More Harm Than Good<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Fit in 5: Avoiding Workout Burnout<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter’s Most Popular Memes Help Millions Lose Weight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" According to MayoClinic.com, the number one reason people don’t exercise on a regular basis is lack of time. I hear the same thing from clients. But lack of time also tops my list of excuses for not exercising that are … Continue reading